Grammar fix
that's not how I see it
state a different view
A clear but polite way to say that your opinion or understanding is different.
expression
How oftenCommon
LevelB2
Used inSpeech & writing
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
Some people see the change as a problem, but that's not how I see it.
A lot of people see social media as harmful, but that's not how I see it because it helps me stay in touch with relatives abroad.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: That's not how I look it.
Say: That's not how I see it.
English uses 'see' in this expression, not 'look'.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Disagree gently and politely
How directTentativeClear
I'm not so sure about thatQuestions a claim gently rather than directly calling it wrong.I wouldn't say thatGently challenges someone's description or conclusion.
that's not how I see itYou're here · Clearly states that your perspective differs from theirs.